Russian Science and Culture Centre commemorates Day of Remembrance and Sorrow, marks 85th Anniversary of the Great Patriotic War
WVR - On June 22, the Russian Science and Culture Centre in Hanoi solemnly organized a memorial ceremony marking the Day of Remembrance and Sorrow and the 85th anniversary of the outbreak of the Great Patriotic War.
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| The Russian Science and Culture Centre holds a Memorial Ceremony marking the Day of Remembrance and Sorrow and the 85th anniversary of the Great Patriotic War..(Photo: Quang Son) |
Attending the ceremony were Russian Ambassador to Vietnam Gennady Bezdetko, Belarusian Ambassador Uladzimir Baravikou, representatives from the Vietnam-Russia Friendship Association, along with many representatives from other Vietnamese organizations and associations.
In his speech, Russian Ambassador G. Bezdetko affirmed that June 22, 1941, has become one of the most tragic days in the historical memory of the Russian people and the former Soviet Union countries. This day marks the beginning of the Great Patriotic War, which was not merely a war to defend the country but also to protect the existence and the right to live of the Soviet people. The main burden of the bloodiest and most horrific war in human history fell on the shoulders of the Soviet people, who bore the brunt of the war's brutality. The Eastern Front determined the end of World War II. For this victory, the Soviet people paid a heavy price, with tens of millions of lives lost, many cities destroyed, and countless lives shattered.
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| Russian Ambassador to Vietnam G. Bezdetko speaking at the event. (Photo: Quang Son) |
Almost no family in the Soviet Union territory escaped the horrors of war. Ambassador Bezdetko emphasized: “Many decades have passed, but our hearts still cherish the memory of the unparalleled heroism of soldiers, partisans, and resistance fighters, the selfless labour of those on the home front, women and children who replaced adult men in factories; everyone, in their own way, contributed to our Great Victory, yet did not live to witness that historic moment on May 9, 1945.”
In his speech, Russian Ambassador G. Bezdetko also mentioned the Vietnamese international soldiers who fought alongside Soviet citizens. Five of them were posthumously awarded the First Class Order of the Patriotic War. In 2024, a monument honouring the Vietnamese volunteers in Soviet Red Army uniforms was erected in the "Patriot" Military Memorial Park complex near Moscow.
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| Belarusian Ambassador U. Baravikou speaking at the ceremony. (Photo: Quang Son) |
In his remarks, Ambassador of Belarus U. Baravikou stressed that on the National Day of Remembrance of the Victims in the Great Patriotic War and the genocide of the Belarusian People, we pay tribute to the courage and heroism of our forefathers, who sacrificed their lives so that we could live in peace and freedom in our homeland.
The Ambassador emphasized: “We will continue to cherish the legacy of the victorious nation, honour the memory of its great achievements, uphold the truth about that devastating war, and never allow anyone to distort history or diminish our victory. Belarus remembers!”
Representatives of the Russian Science and Culture Centre emphasized that everyone gathered here today is commemorating one of the most tragic periods in the history of Russia and the former Soviet Union countries, marking the onset of extremely fierce trials that affected every family and left profound imprint on the fate of many generations. Eighty-five years later, we continue to honour the memory of those who defended the Fatherland, those who worked on the home front, and the civilians who fell victim to the war. This shared memory unites us and reminds each of us of the value of peace, mutual respect, and human life.
Attendees of the ceremony observed a minute of silence to remember all those who sacrificed during the years of the Great Patriotic War and laid flowers at the memorial.
As part of the ceremony, the Bach Duong Ensemble performed the song "Cranes" in memory of those who perished in the Great Patriotic War.
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| The Bach Duong Ensemble performed the song "Cranes" in memory of those who perished in the Great Patriotic War. (Photo: Bach Duong) |
The Russian Science and Culture Centre screened documentary and feature films about the defenders of the Brest Fortress, their resilient struggle against the sudden attack by Nazi Germany, and their heroic sacrifice from the very first days of the Great Patriotic War.
